Psalm 110:1

The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Cross-references

Psalm 110:5 Parallel

Psalm 110:5 continues the same scene: the Lord at your right hand crushing kings—directly expands the victory imagery.

Psalm 2:6-9 describes God installing his king and giving him rule over nations — a parallel messianic theme of enthronement and victory.

Psalm 45:6 Parallel

In Psalm 45:6, the king is addressed as God with an eternal throne — echoing the divine enthronement at God's right hand in Psalm 110:1.

Psalm 89:23 Parallel

In Psalm 89:23, God crushes the king's foes — directly parallel to the promise of enemies as a footstool in Psalm 110:1.

Psalm 80:17 Parallel

In Psalm 80:17, the 'man at your right hand' is a direct parallel to the one invited to sit at God's right hand in Psalm 110:1.

Psalm 72:9 Parallel

In Psalm 72:9, enemies bow and lick dust — parallel to enemies becoming a footstool in Psalm 110:1.

Psalm 68:18 Parallel

In Psalm 68:18, God ascends and receives gifts — a pattern of exaltation that parallels the enthronement at God's right hand in Psalm 110:1.

Psalm 21:8 Parallel

In Psalm 21:8, the king's hand seizes his enemies — directly parallel to the promise of enemies underfoot in Psalm 110:1.

Psalm 8:6 Parallel

In Psalm 8:6, the same 'putting under feet' language describes humanity's dominion, which Hebrews applies to Christ's exaltation.

Psalm 47:3 Parallel

In Psalm 47:3, God subdues nations under Israel's feet — similar imagery of enemies underfoot as in Psalm 110:1, but applied to the people.

Psalm 45:7 Parallel

In Psalm 45:7, the king's anointing above companions parallels the exaltation to God's right hand in Psalm 110:1.

1 Peter 3:22 affirms Jesus is at God's right hand with all authorities subject to him, echoing this psalm.

Hebrews 12:2 alludes to this verse, noting Jesus sat down at God's right hand after enduring the cross.

Hebrews 10:13 directly echoes the 'footstool' promise from Psalm 110:1, showing Christ awaiting final victory.

Hebrews 10:12 describes Christ sitting at God's right hand after his sacrifice, fulfilling the posture of Psalm 110:1.

Hebrews 1:13 quotes Psalm 110:1 verbatim to argue Christ's superiority over angels.

Hebrews 1:3 Allusion

Hebrews 1:3 describes Christ sitting at the right hand of the Majesty, directly echoing the enthronement of Psalm 110:1.

Ephesians 1:20-22 echoes this verse, describing Christ seated at God's right hand with all things under his feet.

1 Corinthians 15:25 directly quotes Psalm 110:1 to describe Christ's reign until all enemies are subdued.

Acts 2:34 Citation

Acts 2:34 quotes this verse to show David spoke of Christ's resurrection and exaltation, not himself.

Mark 16:19 Allusion

Mark 16:19 describes Jesus ascending and sitting at God's right hand, directly fulfilling this psalm's invitation.

In Matthew 22:42-46, Jesus directly quotes this verse to prove the Messiah is David's Lord, not just his son.

Mark 12:35-37 records Jesus quoting this psalm to challenge the scribes about the Messiah's identity as Lord.

In Matthew 26:64, Jesus applies this verse to himself, saying Caiaphas will see him sitting at the right hand of Power.

1 Chronicles 17:10 Related theme

In 1 Chronicles 17:10, God promises to subdue David's enemies — a direct parallel to the footstool promise in Psalm 110:1.

Isaiah 9:6 Parallel

Isaiah 9:6 describes a child called Mighty God—another messianic figure who rules, paralleling the exalted Lord at God's right hand.

Isaiah 52:13 prophesies the Servant raised and highly exalted—directly mirrors the exaltation to God's right hand in Psalm 110:1.

Daniel 7:14 Parallel

Daniel 7:14 shows the Son of Man receiving everlasting dominion and worship — a clear parallel to the exalted ruler in Psalm 110:1.

Colossians 3:1 explicitly states Christ is seated at God's right hand, a direct allusion to the imagery of Psalm 110:1.

Philippians 2:9 describes Jesus' exaltation to the highest place, which corresponds to the 'sit at my right hand' position in Psalm 110:1.

In Matthew 22:44, Jesus directly quotes this verse to challenge the Pharisees about David calling the Messiah 'Lord'.

Mark 14:62 Allusion

In Mark 14:62, Jesus declares he is the Son of Man who will sit at the right hand of Power, citing this psalm.

Acts 7:55 Allusion

In Acts 7:55, Stephen sees Jesus standing at God's right hand, a visual fulfillment of this psalm.

Acts 5:31 Allusion

In Acts 5:31, God exalts Jesus at his right hand as Leader and Savior, a direct echo of this psalm's imagery.

Luke 22:69 Allusion

In Luke 22:69, Jesus directly quotes this psalm to affirm his identity as the Son of Man seated at God's right hand.

Luke 20:42 Citation

In Luke 20:42, Jesus quotes this verse to prove the Messiah is David's Lord, not just his son.

Mark 12:36 Citation

In Mark 12:36, Jesus quotes this verse to show David's acknowledgment of the Messiah as Lord.

Acts 2:30 Historical context

In Acts 2:30, Peter recalls God's oath to David about a descendant on his throne, setting up the quote of this psalm.

Luke 1:43 Allusion

In Luke 1:43, Elizabeth calls Mary 'mother of my Lord' — using the same title David used for the Messiah in this psalm.

Daniel 2:44 Parallel

Daniel 2:44 describes an eternal kingdom set up by God — parallel to the Messiah's enduring rule at God's right hand in Psalm 110:1.